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Ateneum Art Museum

Aside from holding Exhibits, Special Programs and Workshops, Ateneum houses a large collection of Paintings, Sculptures, Prints and Drawings. Finnish Art consists of paintings from the 18th century rococo portraiture til the experimental arts to modern day paintings. Collections of artworks ranging from the Romantic Period to the Golden Era. Local and international artists including Van Gogh's sculptures are showcased in the museum.

The Ateneum Art Museum offers Guided Tours, a Bookshop, Cafeteria, and a theatre hall used as a venue for dances, film, talk shows and lectures.

Opening Hours:
Tue and Fri 9AM - 6PM
Wed and Thu 9AM - 8PM
Sat and Sun 11AM - 5PM
Mondays closed
Tel: +358 9 1733 6401
Location: Kaivokatu 2, 00100 HELSINKI, FINLAND

Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

Kiasma Museum showcases galleries, displays, theatre and modern art pieces. Guided tours are available; A library; A shop for postcards, art literature and gifts; And Cafe Kiasma offering an eco-friendly atmosphere while serving low calorie lunches and an à la carte menu.

Opening hours
Tue: 10 am-5 pm
Wed-Sun: 10 am-8.30 pm
Closed on Mondays
Tel: +358 9 1733 6501
Location: Mannerheiminaukio 2, Helsinki

Amos Anderson Art Museum

Amos Anderson (1878–1961) was a Finnish icon. During his time, his interests and social networks extended to media, business, culture and politics as well being a Member of the Parliament for 5 years.

Thousands of private art collections of Amos Anderson are exhibited in the museum. Not only paintings, sculptures, photos and prints are showcased in site, but fine pieces of furniture, glass, textile and ceramics are included, straight from Anderson's home.

Sigurd Frosterus had trusted the museum to house his own private collections since 1994. This consists of oil paintings and watercolors by the Finnish Septem Group and the Les Vingt Group.

Opening hours
Mon to Fri 10AM – 6PM
Sat to Sun 11AM – 5PM
Tel: +358 9 6844 460
Location: Yrjönkatu 27, 00100 Helsinki

National Museum of Finland

The Nationals Museum has an extensive collection of pre-historic records of Finland to the modern time. Divided into 6 major departments-

The Treasure Troves: coins, medals, orders, decorations, silver and weapons
The Prehistory of Finland: archeological finds
A Land and Its People: pre-industrialized Finland
The Realm: middle ages to 20th century culture
The Past Century: 20th century international culture
Workshop VINTTI: hands-on, interactive exhibition

Guided tours are available. The Museum Shop sells postcards, stationery, exhibit catalogues, publications, books, posters and gifts. The Cafeteria is open for guests and serves delectable snacks and cakes.

Opening hours
Tue to Wed 11AM - 8PM
Thu to Sun 11AM - 6PM
Closed during Mondays
Tel: +358 9 4050 9544
Location: Mannerheimintie 34, Helsinki